State Senator Hunter encourages more opportunity for youth employment
SPRINGFIELD, IL - In 2011, national youth employment was at its lowest level in post- World War II history at...
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Republicans speak out on Gov. Quinn’s FY 2013 Budget Address
Illinois Republican Chairman says Quinn's “matinee performance†is like re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titantic Illinois Comptroller Judy Barr...
Democrats weigh-in on Quinn’s FY 2013 Budget Address
Lt. Governor Simon’s FY13 Budget Statement  SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following the Governor’s budget address, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon recognized...
Closure of Tamms Supermax supported by broad regional coalition
 Chicago and Minneapolis - The Midwest Coalition for Human Rights, a network of 56 organizations, service providers, and university...
18th Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards to be held Feb. 28
CHICAGO, IL – As Chicago grows in stature on the national and international stage, it is challenged to build a new...
MWRD on financial reporting award streak
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is on a winning streak for financial reporting excellence from the...
Sec'y of State Jesse White to host Celebration for African-American Heritage Month
Grammy-Award Winning Artists Lupe Fiasco and Michelle Williams, Five Original Tuskegee Airmen, as well as Chicago Radio Legend Herb Kent,...
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District reduces 2011 tax levy by $21.5 million
 Cook County homeowners to receive tax abatement  When Cook County taxpayers receive their second installment 2011 real estate...
2012 Black Doctorates Conference to be held in Miami, Florida on June 29-30
Picture collage from previous conferences Miami, FL (BlackNews.com) -- The company that produces Black Ph.D./Ed.D Magazine will be hosting the...
Simon: Strip clubs should fund rape crisis centers
Lt. Governor to work with lawmakers to fund violence prevention  CHICAGO, IL – An advocate for sexual and domestic violence...
